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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.84, 955.50 and 328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.84, 955.50 and 328.49 is: 492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.84 : 955.50 = 328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.84/955.50 = 328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.84x = 955.50 × 328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.84x = 313,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,873.80/636.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.86

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